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Coastal fish weirs at West Mersea, located approximately 570 metres south-east of St Peter's Well, is an ancient monument consisting of timber and stone structures designed to trap fish in tidal waters. The weirs represent evidence of medieval or earlier coastal exploitation and food production practices along the Essex coast. Such structures typically comprised rows of stakes or barriers arranged to direct fish into holding areas or enclosures where they could be harvested as the tide receded. The site's archaeological significance lies in its demonstration of specialized maritime resource management and the long continuity of fishing practices in the Colchester area.
Coastal fish weirs at West Mersea, 570m south east of St Peter's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019104. View the official record →
Coastal fish weirs at West Mersea, located approximately 570 metres south-east of St Peter's Well, is an ancient monument consisting of timber and stone structures designed to trap fish in tidal waters. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019104.
Coastal fish weirs at West Mersea, 570m south east of St Peter's Well is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019104.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman round building (0.6 km), Coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass (1.4 km), Square decoy pond 260m south of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (2.3 km).
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